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Hoffer-Thompson Gallery Practice 1903 Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
Hoffer-Thompson Gallery Practice 1903 Rifle
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Hoffer-Thompson Gallery Practice Model of 1903 Bolt Action Rifle, by Springfield, #314281, .22 LR cal., 24'' barrel dated 8-20, phosphate finish, early non-crossbolt fingergroove walnut stock with ''JFC'' box cartouche, and WWI era Model 1907 sling. Rifle also includes two (2) Hoffer-Thompson cartridge holders. Rifle utilizes no rejected 1903 parts, as small ''.22'' markings are absent from receiver, bayonet lug, and forward portion of stock. (See page 266 of the book ''The Springfield 1903 Rifles'', by Brophy.) Condition is fine retaining approx. 94% original parkerized finish. Bolt with thinning in actioning areas, and light scuffs and dings to stock. Cartouches are strong, action is crisp, bore is excellent. Est.: $2,000-$3,000. (C&R)